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SustainableUAE Flower Farm: Finding Fujairah’s paradise

May 4, 202310 min

The UAE may be known for its skyscrapers, shopping malls and feats of architecture, but hidden amid the modern landscape lies a hidden gem that’s blooming with vibrant color. The UAE Flower Farm is tucked away in the heart of rural Fujairah, splashing a kaleidoscopic rainbow against the backdrop of the Hajar Mountains. As you veer off a dirt road in the dusty Asimah Valley, the farm gradually comes into view, greeting you with an...

by Ann Marie McQueen

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Food9 easy, healthy food hacks

May 2, 202319 min

Healthy eating takes time and effort and can sometimes be overwhelming. Even though I edit Livehealthy mag and read about this stuff all day long, I struggle as much as the next person to make the best, most balanced choices for my health. I also have to accommodate increasingly common food intolerances to sugar, diary and wheat. And like anyone else, I find it harder to make healthy choices in the face of stress. And...

by Ann Marie McQueen

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FitnessFisio’s recovery & wellness: Livehealthy Approved

May 1, 20238 min

I have to believe that when we look back on fitness, the new focus on recovery will be one of the most profound developments. I’m old enough to remember the Stairmaster, cardio-obsessed 90s; debates about whether we even needed to bother warming up or down before or after workouts; celebrity trainers saying that not only could we work out every single day, but we should; vomit-inducing workouts in reality shows like The Biggest Loser and...

by Harriet Shephard

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Fitness HealthListen to an orthopedic surgeon: ‘You need rest days’

April 28, 202321 min

Surgeon Dr Hasan Baydoun explains why rest days are essential for avoiding injuries, and reveals the secrets to training like an athlete.

by Ann Marie McQueen

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FitnessYasir Khan: “I want to make people’s lives 10 times better”

April 25, 202328 min

A world-renowned bodybuilder, celebrity trainer and the founder of Transform Your Body, the UAE’s biggest ‘super gym’, Yasir Khan has come a long way since he started his career by working for free as a gym caretaker.

by Marah Odeh

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Food Health RamadanThe right way to keep fasting after Ramadan

April 24, 20237 min

Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is not only an essential religious practice for Muslims, and it is beneficial for overall health and well-being. In recent years, intermittent fasting has gained popularity due to its potential benefits, such as weight loss, improved metabolism, and a reduced risk of chronic disease. However, fasting after Ramadan – even on a more modified schedule – can be challenging. Although intermittent fasting is recommended for many adults, there...

by Harriet Shephard

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Community Mental Health‘It’s always fear of the unknown’

April 21, 202329 min

Motivational speaker Mariam Farag talks about how we can learn to overcome our fears, and why we need to encourage teenagers to open up.

by Tamara Clarke

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Community RamadanRamadan in Abu Dhabi: ‘I welcome these social changes’

April 20, 202310 min

When I moved to Abu Dhabi back in December of 2012, I sought counsel from established expats about settling in and navigating life in the capital, all the cultural and religious norms. Naturally, ahead of experiencing my first Ramadan in the country, my trusted confidants prepared me for the Holy Month. I was encouraged to dress modestly, limit jubilation and avoid eating and drinking in public spaces during fasting hours. The risk and possible consequences...

by Harriet Shephard

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Community Fitness Health7 new Abu Dhabi fitness and wellness hubs to try

April 18, 202311 min

The capital is now exploding with options to fitness and wellness hubs, places to work out, kick back and stretch and move the body and still and calm the mind. This is a roundup of seven new options in Abu Dhabi, everything from holistic health centers to yoga studios, CrossFit gyms, Padel clubs, performance facilities and beach days. 1. Al Waryah Pool & Beach – Erth Abu Dhabi The 350m-long stretch of sand at Erth Abu...

by Ann Marie McQueen

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Food Health RamadanHow to really manage your blood sugar

April 17, 202319 min

Enter Farah Hillou, an Abu Dhabi-based integrative and functional nutrition certified practitioner, who focuses on addressing nutritional and physiological imbalances, as well as environmental triggers, to help get to the root cause of an individual’s health challenges including gut health and hormone imbalances. Her approach uses mind-body medicine and “food as medicine” to help achieve optimal health and longevity. She also provides concrete and easy-to-follow tips for managing your blood sugar in health and if you are...

by Carolyn Kurle

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Mental Health4 unproductive feelings it’s time to let go of

April 14, 20238 min

Unproductive feelings stem from your fears, and they contribute to the untrue thought patterns you tell yourself, and that leads to inauthentic living. You believe these made-up stories and allow them to drive your behaviors and decisions. When you recognize your fears, understand they are not true, then dive head-first into letting them go with empathy, love, and patience, you can start living an authentic life motivated by your own true internal intuitive voice or your own personal guidance. And,...

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